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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE in MERRITT ISLAND has 6 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.0/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 6 reports on file

700 East Merritt Island Causeway
Florida, 32952
Brevard County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/18/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13598439

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

12/17/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10878475

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 3 int, 6 basic

  • 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Large reach-in cooler to rear right side of kitchen
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Evidence of wet nest on stacked pans at drying racks over triple sink
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door jam between middle and right side doors of reach-in cooler is broken off
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drying rack shelves over triple sink are rusting
  • 32-17-4:Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Has been removed
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo containers on countertop stored with food contact surface facing upwards. Operator inverted. Open case of paper towels on the floor and case of Togo containers on the floor in rear dry storage area Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. On right side of larger reach-in cooler to rear of kitchen. scrambled eggs (51F - Cold Holding); pesto (45F - Cold Holding); hummus (47F - Cold Holding); feta (49F - Cold Holding).
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On right side of larger reach-in cooler to rear of kitchen. scrambled eggs (51F - Cold Holding); pesto (45F - Cold Holding); hummus (47F - Cold Holding); feta (49F - Cold Holding). SEE STOP SALE Warning
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed poster Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to triple sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed document Repeat Violation Warning
  • 47-03-4:Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Exit sign in bathroom hallway is missing. Electrical wiring still present and exposed.

11/22/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8895902

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int

  • 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended**
  • 29-28-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filters last service date is not able to be read Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended**

9/23/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8782137

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 4 int, 3 basic

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working in kitchen area does not have hair restrained Corrected On-Site
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed documentation Corrected On-Site
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Operator is thawing multiple containers of food items on countertop. Moved to reach in cooler Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washed soiled dishes and then began handling clean equipment without stopping to wash hands
  • 41-24-4:High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed handout Corrected On-Site
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All certificates are expired Warning
  • 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filters last service date is not able to be read Repeat Violation

8/31/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8484672

Met Inspection Standards

3 int, 14 basic

  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Multiple Holes in or other damage to wall.back wall by 3CS is soiled with black mold like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-31: **Time Extended**
  • 32-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Female bathroom needs to be clean - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-31: **Time Extended**
  • 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Turbo shelves handles are soiled - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-31: **Time Extended**
  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent soiled and ceiling tile missing - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-31: **Time Extended**
  • 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Blender pictures stack while still wet at 3CS - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-31: **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-31: **Time Extended**
  • 36-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Missing baseboards in bathroom hallways - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-31: **Time Extended**
  • 36-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor behind ice machine, bathrooms and under equipment soiled - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-31: **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-31: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Consumer. Product store on the floor at the register. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-31: **Time Extended**
  • 10-14-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice bucket not inverted stored on top of the ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-31: **Time Extended**
  • 38-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Not click in to place in prep area - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-31: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of the prep table's bottom shelves soiled old food debris's - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-31: **Time Extended**
  • 16-46-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning, dish rack - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-31: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutter boards on both make tables and portable ones are soiled - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-31: **Time Extended**
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottles containing sanitizer not labeled - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-31: **Time Extended**
  • 29-28-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filters last inspected and change was 2021 - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-31: **Time Extended**

8/28/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8290221

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 3 int, 15 basic

  • 36-24-5:Basic - Multiple Holes in or other damage to wall.back wall by 3CS is soiled with black mold like substance.
  • 32-07-4:Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Female bathroom needs to be clean
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Turbo shelves handles are soiled
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent soiled and ceiling tile missing
  • 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Ambient air at 53F cold holding Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Blender pictures stack while still wet at 3CS
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • 36-08-4:Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Missing baseboards in bathroom hallways
  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor behind ice machine, bathrooms and under equipment soiled
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Consumer. Product store on the floor at the register. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket not inverted stored on top of the ice machine
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Not click in to place in prep area
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of the prep table's bottom shelves soiled old food debris's
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning, dish rack
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. make table at the back set up 7:00am, fully cooked chicken ; (53F - Cooling); fully cooked egg (48F - Cooling); soft Brie cheese (49F - Cooling); fresh mozzarella cheese (52F - Cooling); up right reach in cooler 3 door, roasted onions (41F - Cold Holding); fully cook sweet potatoes (42F - Cold Holding); fully cooked corn prep at 8:30am ambient air (46F - Cooling) operator was giving a corrective time plan for the items. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutter boards on both make tables and portable ones are soiled
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottles containing sanitizer not labeled
  • 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filters last inspected and change was 2021